Play Radiohead B-Sides & Rarities: Fan Quiz
Radiohead B-Sides & Rarities: Fan Quiz
Test your knowledge of Radiohead's B‑Sides & Rarities with this fun quiz. Identify rare tracks, trivia and release details — how many hidden gems will you recognize?
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About This Quiz
This quiz is about Radiohead's rare and obscure catalogue, challenging fans to identify B-sides from singles like Street Spirit, deep cuts from the Airbag/How Am I Driving EP, the COM LAG EP release year, A Moon Shaped Pool tracks, and their cover of a Carly Simon song.
Did You Know?
Radiohead's song 'Talk Show Host' started life as a B-side and gained wider fame after appearing on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack, helping the band reach new listeners beyond single buyers.
Practice Questions
Q:What is the main B-side compilation for Radiohead rarities?
A:The 2007 'Com Lag' EP and various reissue bonus discs.
Com Lag compilation groups several B-sides and rarities, while deluxe album reissues and box sets later gathered more non-album tracks and alternate takes for collectors.
Q:Which rare track originated from the OK Computer sessions?
A:'Lift' is an infamous OK Computer-era rarity.
'Lift' was recorded during OK Computer sessions but left off the album; it became a sought-after rarity via radio broadcasts, single releases, and later bootlegs.
Did You Know?
Radiohead's approach to releasing rarities—compiling them later or letting them circulate via soundtracks and limited singles—has helped create a deep catalogue where dedicated listeners can discover alternate versions, demos, and covers beyond the studio albums.
